2018-05-01 Council MIN - RegularY
Federal Way
CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
Council Chambers - City Hall
May 1, 2018 — 7:00 p.m.
1. CALL MEETING TO ORDER
Mayor Ferrell called the meeting to order at 7:06 p.m.
City officials in attendance: Mayor Jim Ferrell, Deputy Mayor Susan Honda, Councilmember Lydia
Assefa-Dawson, Councilmember Jesse Johnson, Councilmember Hoang Tran, Councilmember Mark
Koppang, Councilmember Martin Moore, and Councilmember Dini Duclos.
City staff in attendance: City Attorney Ryan Call and Deputy City Clerk Jennifer Marshall.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Ferrell led the flag salute.
3. PRESENTATIONS
a. Arts Commission — High School Art Gallery at City Hall
Daniel Hershmann, Chair of the Arts Commission, provided information regarding the Arts
Commission highlighting both their work plan and their engagement in various activities.
He spoke of the gallery at City Hall and recognized the high school students who were
selected to have their work displayed for the past few months. He individually
acknowledged each student and presented them with a certificate of recognition. The
students recognized are as follows:
Decatur High School
Lucia Ruiz Amador
Hallie Cromwell
Catherine Huynh
Samantha Mendoza -Rojas
Patricia Orciuoli
Glenna Park
Federal Way High School
Henry YoungJohn
Alexandra Tangonan
Thomas Jefferson High School
Sophia Vazquez
The Councilmembers commended the students for following their passion and engaging
in the community.
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Proclamation: Arts Education Month — May 2018
Deputy Mayor Honda read and presented the Arts Education Month Proclamation to Mary
Gates, President of the Federal Way Performing Arts Foundation; Former Mayor Jeanne
Burbidge; Shari Song, Vice President of the Federal Way Performing Arts Foundation;
and Cindy Piennett, Treasurer of the Federal Way Performing Arts Foundation. Ms. Gates
thanked the Council for the proclamation and highlighted the accomplishments of the
Federal Way Performing Art Foundation during their first year.
b. Recognition of Pastor Rick Miller and New Hope Christian Fellowship Church
Mayor Ferrell read and presented a Certificate of Recognition to Pastor Rick Miller
acknowledging his continued service to the community and for providing nightly shelter
throughout the Winter of 2017-2018. Pastor Miller expressed his gratitude for this
recognition as well the opportunity to care for those who need help.
Council expressed their appreciation to Pastor Miller and New Hope Christian Fellowship
Church. Deputy Mayor Honda extended additional gratitude on behalf of the Homeless
Mothers and Children Initiative (HMCI) indicating his actions make him a hero.
c. Preview 2019/2020 Budget Briefing
Finance Director Ade Ariwoola briefed Council on the upcoming 2019-2020 Biennial
Budget and presented six main components that may affect the budget.
1. Health insurance rates to increase,
2. Retirement rate contribution,
3. 2018 budget concerns,
4. Five additional Police Officers,
5. Teamster and Guild Union Contract, and
6. South Correctional Entity (SCORE).
Mr. Ariwoola concluded by stating the Mayor will not propose an unbalanced budget nor
will he propose the use of the fund balance. This means there will need to be additional
revenue generated or there will be substantial reductions.
Councilmembers asked various questions regarding the status of the city's self-insured
health insurance, the amount of the replacement contribution for police cars, and the
accuracy of the estimated numbers. Mr. Ariwoola responded to each query.
Discussion continued regarding the level of service the city provides and that additional
revenue must be identified. It was clarified that Council would like to pursue additional
revenue sources through avenues other than taxation.
d. Mayor's Emerging Issues and Report
• Spring Neighborhood Connection Meeting Report (4/26)
Mayor Ferrell reported the April 26 Neighborhood Connection Meeting at Twin Lakes
Elementary School was well attended and provided a great opportunity to talk with
neighbors about ongoing city projects and upcoming events.
• City Recycling Event Report
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Public Works Director Marwan Salloum shared the City Recycling Event took place on
Saturday, April 21 at Wild Waves. He was pleased to report the 10 year average was
exceeded both in number of vehicles served and amount of items provided: 1,075
cars visited and approximately 154,000 pounds of items were delivered. He reminded
Council that the event was free to all residents and was 100% grant -funded.
Mayor Ferrell and Council thanked Mr. Salloum and his staff for all of their work in
preparation of and during this event noting it is a great program and citizens look
forward to it.
• Parks Appreciation Day at Celebration Park Report
Parks Director John Hutton reported on Parks Appreciation Day, April 21 at
Celebration Park. The volunteer event was huge success with 365 individuals
participating and providing a combined total of 1,095 man-hours.
• Report on Community Events:
Mayor Ferrell reported on several community events including the Rock Wood Fired
Pizza Grand Re -opening on April 20, the Ribbon Cutting and Open House for
MultiCare's Indigo Urgent Care and Mary Bridge Specialty Clinic on April 24, and
Advancing Leadership Youth (ALY) Community Event on April 23.
• Upcoming Community Events:
He announced the Federal Way Coalition Against Trafficking (FWCAT) Break the
Chains 5K will take place May 19 and the opening day of the Federal Way Farmers
Market is May 12.
4. CITIZEN COMMENT
Betty Taylor read a flyer regarding the Low Income Housing Institute (LIHI) that works to
create and maintain affordable housing. LIHI cannot provide these services without
partnership with other agencies; she asked Council to look into this as an option.
Dana Hollaway responded to comments made regarding the Transportation Benefit District
(TBD) at the Neighborhood Connection Meeting at Twin Lakes Elementary.
Dennis Styles stated he wants to help the public get more involved with municipal
government. He would like to work with the City and Council to help them be more accessible
to the average citizen and the youth. He provided some suggestions that he has considered.
5. CONSENT AGENDA
a. Minutes: April 17, 2018 Regular and Special Meetings
b. Monthly Financial Report — March 2018
c. Vouchers — March 2018
DEPUTY MAYOR HONDA MOVED APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS A THROUGH C;
COUNCILMEMBER MOORE SECOND. Motion passed unanimously as follows:
Deputy Mayor Honda yes Councilmember Koppang yes
Councilmember Assefa-Dawson yes Councilmember Moore yes
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Councilmember Johnson
Councilmember Tran
6. ORDINANCES
yes Councilmember Duclos yes
yes
First Reading
a. Council Bill #738: 2017/2018 Biennial Budget Amendment
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF FEDERAL WAY, WASHINGTON, RELATING TO
AMENDING THE 2017-2018 BIENNIAL BUDGET. (AMENDING ORDINANCE NOS.
16-826, AND 17-841).
Finance Director Ade Ariwoola explained that per RCW 35a.34.130, the City has the authority
to conduct a mid -biennial review of biennial budgets and modify as appropriate through
adoption of an ordinance. He outlined the changes proposed for the 2017-2018 Biennial
Budget; providing details regarding the specific adjustments proposed for the General Fund as
well as the Capital Projects, Enterprise, and Internal Service Funds. He explained these
changes are all contained within Exhibit C of the proposed ordinance.
Council asked various questions regarding Capital Projects, funding received for the
Performing Arts and Event Center (PAEC), and if any of these adjustments would change the
information provided during his briefing during Item 3d. Mr. Ariwoola answered the questions
and indicated that the previous presentation had been made while considering this proposed
ordinance.
Deputy City Clerk Jennifer Marshall read the ordinance title into the record.
COUNCILMEMBER DUCLOS MOVED TO FORWARD THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE TO THE
MAY 15, 2018 COUNCIL MEETING FOR SECOND READING AND ENACTMENT; SECOND BY
COUNCILMEMBER ASSEFA-DAWSON. The motion passed unanimously as follows:
Deputy Mayor Honda yes Councilmember Koppang yes
Councilmember Assefa-Dawson yes Councilmember Moore yes
Councilmember Johnson yes Councilmember Duclos yes
Councilmember Tran yes
7. COUNCIL REPORTS
Councilmember Assefa-Dawson reported facts from an SCA Partner Forum titled Recycling
Revisited. She indicated that China's new restrictions on imported recyclable materials will
impact our region. She also thanked Officer Hansen for his assistance when she visited City
Hall this past week.
Councilmember Johnson thanked the Youth Action Team for the community cleanup on
Saturday, April 28. He thanked both city staff and his colleagues for all the work that takes
place behind the scenes and indicated at all revenue options are being explored.
Councilmember Tran reported that April 30, 2018 marked forty-three years since the fall of
Saigon. He shared both personal history and facts regarding the outfall. He thanked the
American people for opening their arms and hearts to welcome refugees and allowing them a
chance at a new life.
Councilmember Koppang attended multiple events over the weekend to celebrate Earth Day.
He participated in the Parks Appreciation clean up at Celebration Park, Bonsai Museum,
Rhododendron Garden sale, and participated in the Earth Day Walk with the Save
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Weyerhaeuser Campus group. He announced the upcoming Land Use/Transportation
Committee (LUTC) Meeting is scheduled for May 7 at 5:00 p.m.
Councilmember Moore spoke regarding the current status with both Camp Kilworth and
Centerstage. He attended the Neighborhood Connection Meeting and hopes that there will be
a larger number of attendees at future meetings as he would like to see more citizens
engaged.
Councilmember Duclos stated the Council and City need to humanize the budget. She also
attended the Neighborhood Connection Meeting and felt it was well attended. She requested
Council brainstorm how to generate additional non -tax revenue as more funds are needed; we
cannot keep cutting services.
Deputy Mayor Honda announced the Advancing Youth Leadership class graduated April 27.
She also attended the Bonsai Garden which has new exhibit, "Living Art". She announced
FedFactor, a school district -wide talent show, will take place May 12. She shared her thoughts
about Camp Kilworth and hopes they will continue to honor Dr. Kilworth and his wife's dream.
8. ADJOURNMENT
There being nothing further on the agenda; Mayor Ferrell adjourned the Regular Meeting at
9:14 p.m.
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Approved by Council: lcl ISI Ott
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